| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $249.47 | 8.852% | $271.5531 | $271.55 | $271.55 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.96 | 4.236% | $224.0657 | $224.07 | $224.05 | $224.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.87 | 9.721% | $158.9528 | $158.95 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.90 | 6.235% | $225.112 | $225.11 | $225.10 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.34 | 7.731% | $158.7309 | $158.73 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.35 | 9.552% | $198.6726 | $198.67 | $198.65 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.42 | 3.631% | $147.5913 | $147.59 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,292.31 | $1,384.6784 | $1,384.67 | $1,384.65 | $1,384.80 | |